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[series] 116 Reasons to Love Byung Hee: #2 – Lip Service

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Reason No. 2 – Lip Service

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You had to expect some shallow reasons, right?  But I may surprise you with this post even if it seems as if I am simply ogling the man’s lips! Inasmuch as the songs he sings originate in his heart, it is through G.O’s lips those thoughts and emotions must eventually pass. And what better send off than from his perfectly formed, and resplendently lush lips. Yes….I count his beautiful lips as one of the many reasons to love Byung Hee!♥

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TVXQ Tuesday: 믿어요 (Believe)

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Tri-Angle was TVXQ’s first Korean studio album and Believe the first cut from that album. Believe is a gentle and tender love song. And…..Junsu opens it, and opens it so sweetly. The song was not released as a single, yet it still seems to be a fan fave when performed on various Korean music programs. It has, I dare say, the absolute perfect pauses to usher in those amazing fanchants. KIM JUN SU!!! ^^

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Fangirl Confessional: Forever Jung At Heart

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I think I am suffering from “Double Jung Syndrome.” You know that uncontrollable and feverish urge to love on two Jungs at once? Yes, I am here to set the record straight on my fan girl affliction mostly because I have been living with the fear of being ostracized by the Cloud (Rain’s fans are called ‘Clouds’) community for showering my love, affection and attention on another Jung besides Jung Ji Hoon – Jung Byung Hee (also known as G.O, main vocalist for MBLAQ).

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‘Tis the Season To Be Liebstered

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I am touched, honored and pleased to have been bestowed with two Liebster Award nods from two delightful fellow bloggers (and Jang Hyuk-loving fangirls), Stuck On Hyuk and Ahjussi Fan. Thank you my dears for this lovely honor.

The blogosphere is an amazing place filled with many amazing people writing about all kinds of amazing things. I am happy to be a resident here along with Stuck on Hyuk and Ahjussi Fan whose blogs are solid places to find a whole lot of Jang Hyuk love and other K and J-loving goodies! On to the Liebster…..

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[series] Rain’s World of Endorsements: Body Built By Bibimbap – GrEAT Korea

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I think it is safe to say that of the many characteristics we all find so endearing about Rain, his genuine love of food is perhaps one of the favorites.

It no surprise then when we catch him in food-oriented commercial films. As I progress with this series, I am finding that the food CFs top my list as most enjoyable (and definitely where he rocks the cuteness to the nth degree). Rain does not need to act or feign enjoyment of eating. This is a true pleasure for him.

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The Korea Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries let the splendor of Korea’s landscape collide with tasty Korean cuisine then added that special ingredient: Rain, for their GrEAT Korea campaign. The level of delicious is probably beyond that which any taste bud could reasonably tolerate!

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Surely the delectable shots of the those fabulous…

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Zepp Tokyo – My Evening With Rain: Round Two

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Ok, before I begin reliving the second show of the Zepp Tokyo leg of The Story of Rain Tour (2013), I want to epilogue the first show properly!!!! I completely left out the encore portion of my first post and the encores of these shows were just as much fun and filled with just as much excitement as the entire show! My bad.

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[series] Rain’s World of Endorsements: The Face That Could Launch A Million Smiles – Vonín

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Rain sure does give good face. It is really difficult to imagine he was criticized for not having the right look, or at best, one that was not marketable.

Are you kidding me? Rain is a handsome man. Any beauty/skin care line that had the smarts to sign him on to endorse was not taking a chance whatsoever. There simply was no risk at all and no possibility of failure. In fact, failure is simply not part of Rain’s vocabulary.

Vonín cosmetic skin care line for men and Rain make handsome look so good in these commercial films. Filmed in muted, almost sepia tones, they ooze style and class – once again, two things Rain has a wealth of.  In this first one for Vonín White Essence, Rain plays to the camera so well and the camera just loves him back.

I have to ask, did…

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[series] Rain’s World of Endorsements: Ji Hoon’s Too Sexy For His Phone – SK Telesys W Phone

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By the end of this series of posts someone is either going to have to lock me up or lock him up!

When I began this Rain CF revival, I did so with no real plan or method to my madness.  Meaning, I did not start with the first and chronologically deliver them in the order in which they were made, presented and/or aired.  In reviewing what I have posted so far, I can say that the latter offerings are proving to be far more provocative.  These two commercial films for SK Telesys W Phone back me up completely and also back me into a corner of incoherent thought function. In fact, I am surprised I am able to write anything at all after viewing them.

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In the first of the two, I was trying to decipher the concept.  Everyone is dressed in muted…

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